ELIGIBILITY
Graduating seniors or Master’s students in the fields of print and broadcasting media, OR young professional journalists with fewer than 5 years of work experience in the field can apply. German language proficiency is not required.
Prerequisites
• U.S. citizenship
• Residence in the U.S.
• Demonstrate relevant academic background and professional interests
DESCRIPTION
The Berlin Capital Program is administered annually by the German-American Fulbright Commission on behalf of the German Foreign Office, which provides the funds for the seminar. The program invites 15 young American journalists and students of journalism to Germany to participate in an intensive series of seminars, presentations, and visits to important German media and German political and cultural institutions. The one-week program is conducted in English. Through observation, discussion, and research, participants will experience first-hand the German capital city of Berlin, its vibrant and diverse culture, and its fascinating history.
NUMBER OF GRANTS
Up to 15 grants are available.
GRANT BENEFITS
Award benefits include program costs, round-trip transportation from the U.S. to Germany and return, health insurance during the seminar and a per diem allowance for meals, lodging, and local travel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINES
The application period for the Berlin Capital Program 2009 is closed. The scholarship announcement for the Berlin Capital Program 2010 will be publicized in the spring of 2010. Further information and application materials will then be available here.
CONTACT
Sonderprogramme
Special Programs
Email contact
Tel: +49 (0) 30-284443-771
Fulbright-Kommission
Oranienburger Straße 13-14
10178 Berlin
Germany
